November Is Military Family Appreciation Month
Nov 13, 2020
Our incredible servicemen and women sacrifice so much to keep us safe and preserve our freedoms. Their willingness to be put in harms’ way for our benefit is something we can only hope to appropriately express thanks for – we are forever in their...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay on Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2020
“Today we commemorate Veterans Day, and we should take time to honor the courageous men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. As selfless defenders of the freedoms that define America and protect our lives and liberty, veterans deserve...
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Nov 9, 2020
As a precautionary measure, I took a COVID-19 test today. Regrettably, I have tested positive for the virus. Out of an abundance of caution, I feel it important to inform the members of the community and my colleagues. In recent days, I have had...
Forcing More Regulations onto NYs Farmers Could Stifle Agriculture Industry Forever
Nov 4, 2020
New York farms were among one of the hardest hit sectors of the economic fallout from COVID-19. Demand for supplies dropped dramatically and supply-chain issues completely derailed the marketplace. Considering the already substantial obstacles facing...
Report Shows New Yorkers Eager To Leave Amid COVID & Cost-Of-Living Concerns
Oct 30, 2020
Residents in New York want out; and as recent tax rankings show – metrics that illustrate New York continues to have one of the worst economic climates in the U.S. – it is no surprise they are fleeing in droves. According to the latest study from...
Barclay Receives NFIB’s 2020 ‘Guardian of Small Business’ Award
Oct 27, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) was selected as a National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) 2020 “Guardian of Small Business” for his strong support of the state’s small businesses and his outstanding voting record...
Barclay Encourages Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 15, 2020
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, today, Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) (second from left) and his staff (from left, Brittney Jerred, Terry Wilbur and Nicholas Allen) encouraged regular screenings for breast...
Barclay Partners to Host Landmark, Landscapes Exhibit with Local Artists
Oct 10, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I-Pulaski) will host the works of local artists in his upcoming Local Landscapes and Landmarks Art Exhibit, which will open to the public Friday, October 16 and be on display through Friday, November 20 at...
Awareness Will Help Detect & Defeat Breast Cancer
Oct 9, 2020
Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among women in the U.S., and each year in New York state approximately 16,000 women are diagnosed with it, according to information from the state Department of Health (DOH). So many of us know...
Statement From Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Oct 7, 2020
“The passing of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno is a tremendous loss felt across the state of New York. Throughout his life and career, he was a fighter and fierce champion for the people of his district and for millions of New Yorkers, especially...
Crime Victims’ Families Who Fight For Justice Are an Inspiration
Oct 2, 2020
Earlier this week, the Assembly Minority Conference joined the families of violent-crime victims to call for changes to New York’s parole procedures and implore the state to fix its broken criminal justice system. Despite pleas to keep cop-killers and...
Assembly Minority Join Families Of Crime Victims In Call To Advance Parole Board Reforms; Continue Advocacy For Ramonas Law
Sep 29, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) and their colleagues in the Minority Conference today joined the families of crime victims to call for reforms to state parole board processes as it...
In Wake of Hit-And-Run Death, Minority Legislators Call for Immediate, Increased Penalties
Sep 26, 2020
Minority legislators today called for increased penalties for incidents of vehicular homicides, in the aftermath of a tragic fatality in the village of Hannibal. On September 19th, 16-year old Kaydence Nichols was walking along State Route 176 when she...
Get Outdoors This Weekend, Take Part in National Hunting & Fishing Day
Sep 25, 2020
The summer season is behind us and the leaves are starting to change, but theres plenty of time left to appreciate the great outdoors in Central New York and throughout the state. Were fortunate to have a natural landscape that presents numerous...
Assembly Minority Urge CDC to Update Guidance On COVID-Related Nursing Home Reporting
Sep 25, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (R,C,Ref-Mahopac) and their colleagues in the Assembly Minority Conference penned a letter to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) seeking updated reporting...
New Nursing Home Policy Is A Win For New York Families
Sep 18, 2020
Earlier this week, New York families received some long-awaited good news with the announcement that restrictive nursing home visitation policies were finally being adjusted. Nursing home visits had been banned since March because of the pandemic. Since...
Assembly Minority Calls For Investigation As Violent Ms-13 Gang Member Released From Prison
Sep 16, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C,I,Ref-Brooklyn, Staten Island) and Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio (R,C,I-Gowanda) penned an open letter to President Donald Trump and Attorney General William...
Closing NYs Budget Gap Will Take A Concerted Effort
Sep 11, 2020
Correcting New Yorks massive budget shortfall is going to take a thoughtful, concerted effort that features a combination of eliminating wasteful spending, securing federal aid and an emphasis on common-sense prioritizing. The Assembly Minority...
Statement from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay On Labor Day
Sep 7, 2020
Labor Day is a time when we recognize and reflect on the enormous contributions American workers have made in shaping our country and changing the world. Since being declared a national holiday in 1894, our country has honored the unmatched...
Barclay Congratulates Bridge House Brats on 25 Years of Service
Sep 3, 2020
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today presented a proclamation to the Bridge House Brats, a youth service group in the Village of Phoenix, in honor of the groups 25 years of service. Since 1995, and under the leadership...